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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

osteology

/ˌɒstiːˈɒlədʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does osteology mean?

noun

The branch of science concerned with the study of the structure of bones, or the study of bones in relation to their form and function.

Example

"The osteology of the dinosaur fossils was a key area of study for the paleontologists."

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